Lee Jong-wook
Lee Jong-wook of South Korea is the Director-General of the World Health Organization. He received the post on July 21, 2003; having previously served as the organization's tuberculosis program head. He succeeded Gro Harlem Brundtland
of Norway.
Quotes"In a world marked by unacceptable health inequalities, we will emphasize those programs that benefit the poorest and most vulnerable communities." (Waddington 7-21-03)
See also List of Korea-related topics
External links New WHO Head: official UN Chronicle on-line
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